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Auction 172, Lot 630

"Imperii Russici et Tatariae Universae tam Majoris et Asiaticae quam Minoris et Europaeae Tabula...", Haas/Homann Heirs

Subject: Northern Asia, Russian Empire

Period: 1739 (dated)

Publication:

Color: Hand Color

Size:
21.1 x 18.5 inches
53.6 x 47 cm
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Finely engraved and detailed map that covers all of the region from the Baltic Sea across Siberia and south into China including Korea, Japan, and Formosa. The eastern coastline is taking shape with the formation of the Kamchatka peninsula. The Terra Eso is still a bit misshapen, and the region formerly labeled Companies Land is named Terra Societatis Batavicae. There are three decorative cartouches. The cartouche at top of this edition has been revised and is titled "Annae Magna Vietrici Russorum Imperatrici..." It features a tribute to Anna I (Anna Ivanovna), the Empress of Russia from 1730 to 1740.

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Condition: B+

A dark impression with contemporary color on a watermarked sheet with light printer's ink residue at top, minor scattered foxing at top, and marginal soiling. There are remnants of hinge tape on verso.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $200

Closed on 4/17/2019

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